ORC News

Link here Covid-19 and ORC: Update 18 (Aug 24)

Click her for Covid-19 and ORC: Update 17 Last Learn to Row Day Program is August 24-28. Sign up now. Last day to register for the Capital Sprints Maskerade Single Challenge on August 29th. Register for the Canadian Rowing Marathon or the Indoor Challenge. Check it all out.

Canadian Sculling Marathon Registration Traditionally, the CSM offers a choice of two touring distances, the full marathon (42 km) and the half marathon (21 km). The scenery along both routes is as spectacular as it is varied: views of the Capital’s most famous landmarks, shoreline recreational pathways, protected wetlands and forested areas. For 2020 the […]

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Canadian Indoor Rowing Challenge Taking place from September 19-20, 2020, the erg event will feature 500m, 1,000m and 2,000m distances with a variety of categories including Masters, Juniors, CrossFit and Team events! Anyone with access to a Concept2 rowing machine can submit their scores online throughout the weekend for a chance to win an erg.

Link here Covid-19 and ORC: Update 15 (August 5) Junior Day Programs are being offered throughout August. Teens 11-17 years can learn to row in singles with pontoons or even previous camp rowers can come out to row for a week and improve on their skills. Register here.

Click here for Covid-19 and ORC: Update 14 (July 29)

Click here for Covid-19 and ORC: Update 13 Youth Rowing Day Program (11:30 am-2:00pm) for rowers between the ages of 12-17 years is starting July 27, 2020 for beginner and returning rowers to develop their skills. Registration is open, limited to 10 rowers per session. The ORC Community welcomes Owen Powell and Mackenzie Milhorean, ORC […]

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The ORC is seeking to hire 2 full-time rowing instructors to assist the Head Coach with program delivery. A full job description can be found here. Applications must be sent by email to zak@ottawarowingclub.com. Application deadline is Sunday, July 12. These positions are supported by the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

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Self-guided club workout: June 15 to 21

To The Ottawa Rowing Club Community, This past week the ORC saw successful morning sessions that included rowers from the Junior, Senior, and private singles owner user groups. Each morning this week there have been 5 waves of 5 athletes arriving at the club 20 minutes apart, adhering to the safety protocols and launching, rowing, […]

To The Ottawa Rowing Club Community, This past week the club has successfully piloted morning rowing sessions with our junior and senior competitive programs using the staggered launch times. Subsequently, last week the club’s leadership team met to discuss current procedures and possible improvements to improve efficiency and continue to provide a high standard to […]

Self-guided club workouts: June 1 to June 7

To The ORC Community,  We would like to start by thanking everyone for their patience and understanding as we continue to navigate all the barrier to rowing presented by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The club’s leadership team has been hard at work collaborating with the city and the province as well as our various rowing […]

Self-guided club workout: May 25 to May 31

As many of you are aware the ORC has recently put some docks on the water as requested by the City of Ottawa so that they can gain access to the septic tanks for replacement. A small step forward to the opening of the ORC.  As the Province of Ontario is slowly opening venues as […]

Self-Guided club workouts: May 17 to May 23

Self-guided club workouts for May 10th to May 17th

The Ottawa Rowing Club is excited to announce the lead coaches for its competitive programs for the 2020 season. Sr. & U23 Men The ORC senior men will be led by Ed Fournier. Coach Ed has been part the Ottawa Rowing Club since 1988 and has been an active rower, volunteer and coach ever since. […]

Self-guided club workouts: May 3rd to May 10th

Self-guided club workouts – April 26 to May 2

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak rapidly evolves in Canada, we as a club are now facing significant and unique challenges. These are difficult times and our top priority is the health and well-being of our members and the Ottawa rowing community. We have been working closely with Rowing Canada (RCA) and RowOnario to ensure we monitor […]

The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC) is continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation and is adhering to the recommendations that Ottawa Public Health, Provincial, and Federal Governments have made with respect to helping prevent the spread of the virus. Consequently, the ORC will be officially closed for a minimum of 14 days with an earliest […]

Members of the Ottawa Rowing Club Community, The ORC recognizes the importance of monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and we intend to take all necessary precautions to protect those part of the Ottawa Rowing Club Community. The safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers, and athletes is out utmost priority. With the ongoing developments surrounding […]

Dear ORC members, In response to the COVID-19, the ORC training at the YMCA is cancelled until further notice given the YMCA facility closure. ORC Program coaches will work with athletes to arrange alternate individual training at this time instead of ergometer sessions. The ORC Head Coach will direct coaches when group training sessions can […]

The Ottawa Rowing Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Zak Lewis as the club’s full-time Head Coach. As Head Coach, Zak will work with our team of dedicated and hard-working volunteer coaches to establish strong, vibrant rowing programs from recreational to masters to competitive rowing. Zak will also be the primary club contact […]

Thank you to everyone who raced in today’s ergatta! The results can be found here. Our next ergatta will be May 2 at the ORC – mark your calendars!